Hampshire Treasures

Volume 1 ( Winchester City District)

Description and Date	Remarks		Protection	Grid Ref. and Punchcard No.
Fort Nelson C.19	Portsdown Hill. One of the Palmerston Forts, built within the hillside. Red brick with a castellated parapet. Stone archway at each end.		T. & C.P. Act S.A.M. No. 254	SU 607 072 1902 02
Nelson Monument	Portsdown Hill. Obelisk of Portland stone on granite base. The base has four large acroteria of anthemium shape at its angles. The obelisk is inset within the base. Centre of south front recessed. Segmental, headed cap at apex of the obelisk containing a small bust of Lord Nelson. Erected about 1814. Inscription in base. Monument set in enclosure with spiked iron railings and a locked gate.		T. & C.P. Act S.A.M. No. 326	SU 610 071 1902 01

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